Surfline's LOLA Swell Model is the ONLY global swell model that can separate individual swells to accurately calculate surf heights for any location on Earth. Every surf spot will only have a limited range of swells that produce good surf at that location. Compare the LOLA swell forecast with a spot's "Optimal Conditions" information and your own local knowledge to score the best surf.
The "Swell Rose" above is the only one of it's kind in the world. This shows the directions of all the incoming swells (N=0° East=90° etc). If you mouse over the swell rose you can see detailed raw numbers of the underlying swells.
US Weather data comes from the WeatherUnderground array of personal weather stations. Data is near realtime. International weather comes from LOLAs high resolution models or WUG where possible.
Tides are generated using the most excellent Xtide system.
USER SURF REPORTS:(Also upload reports from your phone using the mobile site: mobile.surfline.com)
For higher resolution buoy data, go to the LOLA Buoys tab in the forecast section.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL NEWS: Shark Alert: On October 31, 2009 Dave Schulte reported the following; “This Saturday at San Onofre State Beach, Trail One, a NSSA surf contest had to be canceled because of multiple shark sightings there. Apparently, after three confirmed sightings the lifeguard came up to the announcer’s booth to say to everyone to exit the water and that they had just witnessed a shark in the area around 11:30 AM.” Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
The John Kissel Memorial site got a recent facelift. Link over, check out the tees and hats, and donate to the John Kissel Memorial Fund: http://www.johnkissel.org/index.html
A tropical storm warning remains in effect in Cabo San Lucas and parts of Baja California Sur. But Tropical Storm Rick, now with maximum sustained winds of only 65 mph, has altered course considerably and its center is expected to pass well to the south of the peninsula. Link to latimesblogs.latimes.com for more.
Surfrider Huntington Beach/Seal Beach Chapter Beach Clean Ups: 2nd Saturday of each month Bolsa Chica State Beach Tower 21 8am-12pm and the 4th Saturday of each month Huntington Beach South side of the pier Tower 11 8am-12pm. For all beach cleanups, please wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes recommended and sunscreen. We provide the gloves, bags, hand sanitizer and other essentials for cleaning up trash. For more info: www.sbhbsurfrider.org
A support group in Newport is helping Teens in Recovery recapture the love for life though surfing. They're looking for new and used boards and wetsuits to keep the stoke going. If you have a board or know where to get them plese give them a shout! Email kjsmithkj@gmail.com on how to help.
Surf For Life's volunteer programs make a difference for the children & communities living in coastal regions around the world by offering unique opportunities for volunteers to intimately experience foreign cultures and world-class waves. Surf For Life enjoys the support of world champion surfers and has planned another fun-filled voluntourism trip to Costa Rica throughout February and March, 2010. To learn more about Surf For Life please visit www.surfforlife.org.
A new SurfMoms site geared towards moms who surf recently popped up on the web. The basic idea is to swap surfing time for beach babysitting time. All the info can be found on our site at: Submit date, time place and 5 word description and we'll post it in Local Knowledge.
FYI: Someone broke into my friends car at Bolsa Chica, took cash out of 2 wallets and a cell phone! The thief locked the truck before they left. What a shame we don't have security! Times are financially hard as is it.
Found: a wetsuit at creek. contact Scott at 949-374-6490 via text or just call. Must have a matching description.
Lost: a Quicksilver Cell 3:2 full suit in Huntington Beach. I lost it out of my truck somewhere near Warner and Edwards. I dont remember the specific date but I think it was the first week of October so 10/1-10/7. ctillchuc84@csu.fullerton.edu
Lost: Blue and grey gregory hiking backpack. Newport - 56th st. Myke81@gmail.com
Lost: Alaia 6' Peanut Model by Jon Wegener on the sand @ 54th St. Thursday, October 29th. Call or text Andrew Doheny or Kyle Kennelly @ 714-724-5953
LOST: @ San Onofre -my O'Neill 3/2 PSYCHO 2 - short sleeve full suit. It is a black LS or large short. The sleeves were cut with scissors so not "fin...
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